Bhoomi Ka’s Conference on Food Systems Transformation

Global food systems face growing crises due to climate change, unsustainable farming practices, and inequitable resource access. Industrial agriculture remained one of the contributors to this peril by contributing to soil degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss. In contrast, smallholder farmers remain vulnerable to market fluctuations and environmental shocks. These challenges demand a shift towards sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems. On the other hand, ecological farming, which emphasizes regenerative practices, follows principles of nature and biodiversity conservation, offers a viable solution. It promotes environmental sustainability while improving the livelihoods of rural communities by fostering resilience to climate impacts and creating opportunities in sustainable markets.

Bhoomi Ka Network plays a pivotal role in this transition. With over 10,000 farmers trained in ecological practices, 5,000 certified through Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS), and 30 ecological value chains supported, Bhoomi Ka has fostered food system transformation. The network includes 92 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), 54 ecopreneurs, and numerous civil society organizations (CSOs), all collaborating to promote clean, green and fair practices in sustainable value chains for smallholder farmers. Despite these successes, challenges remain. Ecological farming is not yet mainstream, and smallholder farmers struggle with limited access to markets, financing, and infrastructure. Supportive policies are still needed to promote equitable access and scale sustainable farming and small business.

in response, Bhoomi Ka is convening a conference to bring together its network partners—FPOs, SMEs, ecopreneurs, CSOs, and experts—to explore solutions for scaling clean, green and fair practices in transforming food systems. The conference will provide a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering partnerships, and developing strategies for growth. It will also focus on shaping policy and advocacy efforts to create an enabling environment for ecological agriculture, sustainable value chain and small holder friendly market.

The conference will bring together: Ecological Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Ecopreneurs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs); Experts and Academics, Policy Makers and other critical food systems stakeholders. This conference is a critical step toward a sustainable and equitable food system that benefits farmers, communities, and ecosystems.